The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: October 2017

Condolence call proves too difficult

On Oct. 4, Myeshia Johnson lost her husband, Sgt. La David T. Johnson, during an ambush in Niger. What followed was an act intended to be honorable that turned sour. President Donald Trump called the widow, doing something considered admirable…

Police body cameras likely less effective than gun control

Eight hundred and two people were shot and killed by police so far this year according to the Washington Post. Seventy-nine of these shootings were recorded on police officers’ body cameras. A study conducted by the LAB @ DC in…

Geneseo professor should be spared

David Sorbello, a sociology professor at a fellow SUNY school, may lose his job over a quiz he gave the class titled, “Female or Shemale: Can You Tell?” While his quiz was distasteful at the very least, Sorbello should not…

Quick print” service can cause headaches between classes

During the week, many students have busy schedules that do not allow time for dillydallying. Unfortunately, the quick print station in the Penfield Library is a loitering hot spot. It is no secret to any student at college that dealing…

Mindhunter’ launches audience in heads of serial killers

Rating: 4/5 stars In 2012, Netflix’s video streaming was still relatively new and DVD by mail was the lion’s share of the business. A year later, Netflix started creating its own original programming with the first season of “House of…

CW’s ‘Supernatural’ still solid during 13th season

After 13 seasons, “Supernatural” is still going strong and only getting better. What first started as two brothers fighting monsters and looking for their dad is now two brothers fighting even the highest entities and trying to keep the world…

The Meyerowitz Stories’ showcases talent if nothing else

Rating: 3.5/5 stars “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” is the age-old tale of a dysfunctional family during a difficult period later on in their lives. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (“DePalma”), the film stars Adam Sandler (“Sandy Wexler”),…

Future, Young Thug unable to suprise with ‘Super Slimey’

Rating: 3/5 stars Hip-hop fans everywhere were delighted by the surprise release of the long-rumored and never-confirmed collaborative project from two of Atlanta’s biggest superstars. Future and Young Thug dropped “Super Slimey” on Friday for audiences’ listening pleasure. The tape…

Niall Horan manages to ‘Flicker’ back to spotlight

Rating: 3.5/5 stars Niall Horan, known as the only Irish man from the popular British boy band, One Direction, released his debut solo album, “Flicker,” last Friday. Noticed primarily for his blond hair and guitar playing, the singer spent his…

Wardrobe difficulty for Autumn

It is no secret that the weather in Oswego is abnormal and always a surprise. There will be a week in March, the middle of what could be endless snowfall, that is full of 75-degree days. We experience what could…